Accountancy Assistant - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom - Newcastle University

Newcastle University
Newcastle University
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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

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Description

Salary:
£29,605 to £30,487 with progression to £32,982 per annum

Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits.

We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.


Closing Date: 02 January 2023

The Role


An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Accountancy Assistant to join the management accounts team supporting the Faculty of Medical Sciences.


We are part of the Finance Hub, a large team of skilled and experienced colleagues who manage the financial business activities of the University.

We provide a professional and proactive service to our students, colleagues and stakeholders. We are committed to supporting the personal and professional development of our team.


The successful applicant will support the Finance Business Partners and wider team in delivery of a full management accounting, financial advisory and guidance service across the Faculty and working with internal and external stakeholders.

You will have an eye for detail and be comfortable managing a range of activities simultaneously. You will be self-motivated and able to work to tight deadlines in a busy and dynamic environment. Strong communication, IT and customer service skills are essential.


Well-being and happiness at work are important to us and we are committed to building and maintaining a fair and inclusive working environment.

We are happy to discuss arrangements for flexible and/or hybrid working.

Key Accountabilities

  • To be responsible for the provision of operational finance information and support for specific budgets and/or units
  • To assist the Head and Deputy Head of Faculty Finance and Finance Business Partners in the preparation of detailed annual budgets and forecasts
  • To produce a standard suite of reports and performance indicators to an agreed timetable
  • To provide advice and guidance on financial issues to Faculty / Professional Services staff
  • To liaise with Finance and Planning and other Professions Services colleagues where necessary to ensure that best practice is adhered to at all times
  • To be responsible for the creation and amendment of finance master data as required in order to maintain the most effective structures for use across the Faculty
  • To run month end procedures in order to facilitate the production of monthly / quarterly accounts in accordance with the accounting timetable
  • To supervise other members of the team on a day to day basis as required
The Person

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

  • High degree of literacy and numeracy
  • Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and highly developed IT skills
  • Staff management and leadership skills and experience
  • Recent, relevant experience working in a finance environment
  • Experience of the production of management accounting information
  • SAP knowledge (desirable)
  • Experience of working effectively in a large and complex organisation to enable successful collaboration between the Finance, Faculty, School and other University roles (desirable
Attributes and Behaviour

  • Embraces change by reviewing and revising plans and policies to meet with changing circumstances / in light of new information. Is willing to experiment and is enterprising in approach to developing and implementing new ideas. Can build upon ideas and suggestions from others and is supportive of colleagues during change.
  • As an effective team player, makes time to listen and understand individual or group motives.
  • Chooses communication tools appropriately and tailors content to the audience changing style, tone and format appropriately.
  • Works in a planned and structured way whilst maintaining flexibility to allow for changing circumstances. Ensures that activities are completed on time using systems and tools to ensure records and audit trails are clear and up to date.

Qualifications:


  • Educated to at least A Level standard (minimum of 3, grades A-C) or equivalent standard by experience
  • AAT qualified (Association of Accounting Technicians) or equivalent is desirable
Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.


At Newcastle University we hold a silver Athena Swan award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality.

We also hold a Race Equality Charter Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC.

We are a Disability Confident employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role as part of the offer and interview scheme.

In addition, we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.


Requisition ID: 26384
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